Top 10 Most Fuel-Efficient Trucks for 2008

Top 10 Most Fuel-Efficient Trucks for 2008 2008 Ford Ranger

2008 Ford Ranger What we thinkThis is a loveable little truck, not only for its stellar fuel economy, but its comfortable ride and powerful four cylinder engine as well. The Ranger is available in 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic, and both gear boxes are more than capable of carrying your toys without denting fuel economy. If the fuel-sipping four-banger isn’t your style, you can also opt for a stout V-6 with about 50 more horses.

2008 Mazda B-Series Truck What we thinkThe Ford Ranger’s cousin, the B2300 touts the same driveline and engine options as its domestic brethren. That means identical fuel economy and everything else we love about the Blue Oval. The Mazda’s steeper base price buys you a few more options, but it also means this little hauler lands just behind the Ford.

2008 Toyota Tacoma What we thinkThe Tacoma is the little tyke of the Toyota truck brand. It shares many of the same strong lines as its bigger brother, the Tundra, without all of the big truck’s drinking habits. While a bare-bones vehicle at the $14,280 base price, Toyota offers a number of options to turn this truck into a comfortable commuter, as well as capable hauler.

2008 Nissan Frontier What we thinkThe Frontier boasts some of the best looks out of all small trucks. While the respectable 19 city/23 highway is a product of the Nissan’s four-cylinder, two-wheel drive set up, the Frontier is also available with a robust four-wheel drive system. Nissan has worked hard to beat the domestic bruisers at their own pick-up truck game, and the Frontier is a perfect example of the company’s efforts.

If you’re dealing with a fairly long drive each morning, a few more miles per gallon can go a long way to a smaller total cost come week’s end. And while we’ve got plenty of hybrids running around and are starting to see some high-mpg diesels as well, the undisputed king of the frugal commute remains the motorcycle.